Clemson football vs. Georgia Tech: Kick time, TV channel, injury report, odds
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It’s time for Clemson football’s first road game and ACC game of the year. And it’s a big one.
Here’s your gameday guide for the Tigers’ Saturday game at Georgia Tech.
Clemson vs. Georgia Tech game, TV info
- Who: No. 12 Clemson (1-1) at Georgia Tech (2-0)
- When: noon Saturday
- Where: Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta
- TV: ESPN
- Broadcast crew: Bob Wischusen, Louis Riddick, Kris Budden
- Stream: Via ESPN or the ESPN app
- Radio: 105.5 FM in the Clemson area (see all Clemson radio affiliates here)
- Satellite radio: SiriusXM Channel 381
- Series history: Georgia Tech leads 51-36-2; Clemson has won last nine meetings
Clemson vs. Georgia Tech Vegas odds
Clemson is favored by three points against Georgia Tech, according to the VegasInsider.com consensus betting line. That’s a notable drop from Sunday’s opening point spread (anywhere from Clemson -6 to -7) and a sign of how close the matchup could be.
Weather forecast for Atlanta
Sunny with a “few afternoon clouds” and a high of 85 degrees, according to the Weather.com 10-day forecast. There is no rain in the forecast for Saturday.
Top storylines for the game
- In accordance with new ACC rules, Clemson and Georgia Tech released their first weekly “availability reports” this week. Clemson will be down some key players. The Tigers listed starting WR Antonio Williams, starting SS Khalil Barnes, starting LT Tristan Leigh and co-starting RG Elyjah Thurmon as out on Friday. Georgia Tech starting QB Haynes King and DE A.J. Hoffler were not listed on GT’s reports this week and are available to play Saturday.
- Clemson’s offense needs to pick it up. The Tigers returned their starting quarterback, Cade Klubnik, along with four of five offensive linemen, one of the best wide receiver trios in the country and a good mix of other offensive weapons. Yet, through two games, they rank No. 110 nationally in scoring offense (18.5 ppg), No. 120 in total offense (288.5 ypg) and tied for No. 95 in yards per play (5.11 ypp). Even with a talent drop at RB, where converted WR Adam Randall is the starter, that’s not the production anyone was expecting from a group led by Klubnik and offensive coordinator Garrett Riley. And it needs to change — fast.
- Speaking of Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets have earned a reputation as a giant killer under coach Brent Key. GT is 6-6 against ranked opponents in Key’s tenure, a solid mark. Against ranked ACC opponents, though, Georgia Tech is 6-1. The Yellow Jackets have also won multiple games against ranked teams three years in a row for the first time since 1955-57. No. 12 Clemson is the first ranked team Georgia Tech will play this season. ESPN’s analytics give Georgia Tech a 55.6% chance of winning the game, a high mark for an unranked team.
- Because of some scheduling quirks, this is Clemson’s first time playing in a “fully charged” Bobby Dodd Stadium since 2018. Clemson played in 2020 at Georgia Tech, but stadium capacity was reduced because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And Georgia Tech’s 2022 home game vs. Clemson was held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a venue the school occasionally utilizes for big games. The majority of Clemson’s roster has never played at Bobby Dodd Stadium (capacity 51,193), which has coordinated a “Whiteout” for Saturday’s game.
Clemson vs. Georgia Tech players to watch
Clemson WR T.J. Moore: It’s been a slow start to the season for Moore, who only has five catches for 56 yards in two games. Can the sophomore starter get going?
Clemson S Ronan Hanafin: The converted wide receiver has been a standout so far for the defense with a team-high 20 tackles plus an interception and a forced fumble.
Georgia Tech QB Haynes King: He’s a gamer and the straw that stirs the drink for Georgia Tech. In GT’s Week 1 win vs. Colorado, King became only the second FBS player with at least 140 passing yards, 140 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in a season opener since 2000 (Jalen Hurts).
Georgia Tech DL Amontrae Bradford: Had his first two career sacks vs. Gardner-Webb last week and is the team’s highest-graded defender per Pro Football Focus.
Clemson 2025 football schedule
Listed with known kickoff times and TV channels
Aug. 30: vs. No. 9 LSU, L 17-10
Sept. 6: vs. Troy, W 27-16
Sept. 13: at Georgia Tech, noon (ESPN)
Sept. 20: vs. Syracuse, noon (ABC or ESPN)
Oct. 4: at UNC
Oct. 11: at Boston College
Oct. 18: vs. SMU
Nov. 1: vs. Duke
Nov. 8: vs. No. 10 Florida State
Nov. 14: at Louisville/Friday game, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Nov. 22: vs. Furman
Nov. 29: at No. 11 South Carolina, noon (ESPN or ABC)
Clemson 2025 football depth chart
As of Sept. 8
Offense
QB: Cade Klubnik (Christopher Vizzina)
RB: Adam Randall (David Eziomume)
Outside WR: T.J. Moore (Tristan Smith)
Outside WR: Bryant Wesco Jr. (Cole Turner)
Slot WR: Antonio Williams (Tyler Brown)
LT: Tristan Leigh (Brayden Jacobs)
LG: Collin Sadler OR Harris Sewell
C: Ryan Linthicum (Harris Sewell)
RG: Walker Parks OR Elyjah Thurmon
RT: Blake Miller (Mason Wade)
Defense
DE: Will Heldt OR Jaheim Lawson
DT: DeMonte Capehart OR Stephiylan Green (Amare Adams)
DT: Peter Woods OR Stephiylan Green (Vic Burley)
DE: T.J. Parker (Cade Denhoff)
MLB: Sammy Brown (Jeremiah Alexander OR Dee Crayton)
WLB: Wade Woodaz (Kobe McCloud OR Dee Crayton)
CB: Avieon Terrell (Branden Strozier)
Tiger (nickel): Misun Kelley (Shelton Lewis)
Rover (SS): Khalil Barnes OR Ronan Hanafin (Tyler Venables)
FS: Ricardo Jones (Kylon Griffin)
CB: Ashton Hampton OR Jeadyn Lukus (Corian Gipson)
Special teams
PK: Nolan Hauser (Robert Gunn III)
P: Jack Smith (Robert Gunn III OR Will McCune)
KO: Robert Gunn III
LS (PK): Holden Caspersen
LS (P): Philip Florenzo
H: Clay Swinney
PR: Antonio Williams (Bryant Wesco Jr.)
KOR: Adam Randall
This story was originally published September 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM.
